In a compelling Liga Uruguaya showdown at the Estadio Polideportivo de Aguada, the home side Alletico Aguada delivered a strong defensive performance to defeat Hebraica y Macabi 84–74 on May 10, 2026. The victory kept Aguada firmly in contention near the top of the league standings, while Hebraica y Macabi suffered a setback in their push for playoff positioning.

Match Overview

Aguada controlled the tempo from the opening tip, using a balanced scoring attack and relentless rebounding to build a double-digit lead by halftime. Hebraica y Macabi fought back in the third quarter, cutting the margin to single digits behind sharp outside shooting, but the home team’s composure and efficient half‑court offense in the final period sealed the result. The 84–74 final score reflected Aguada’s consistency on both ends of the floor.

Key Moments

• First quarter surge: Aguada opened with a 12‑2 run, establishing an interior presence and forcing early turnovers. The lead grew to 28–15 by the end of the period.
• Hebraica response: Early in the third quarter, Macabi guard Facundo Medina hit back‑to‑back three‑pointers to trim the deficit to 52–48, forcing Aguada to call a timeout.
• Clutch execution: With five minutes remaining and the lead down to five, Aguada forward Nicolás Borsellino converted a three‑point play and later sank a jumper to restore a double‑digit advantage. The team shot 8‑of‑10 from the free‑throw line in the final two minutes.

Standout Players

For Aguada, Nicolás Borsellino led all scorers with 22 points and added 9 rebounds, dominating the paint at both ends. Point guard Juan Pablo Peralta orchestrated the offense with 7 assists and scored 14 points. On the defensive side, center Mariano Vázquez recorded 3 blocks and altered several other shots.

Hebraica y Macabi was led by Facundo Medina (18 points, 4 triples) and forward Lucas López, who contributed 16 points and 7 rebounds. However, the visitors struggled with turnovers (15) and were outrebounded 42–30, which proved decisive.

Season and Table Impact

The win improved Aguada’s record to 18–7, keeping them in third place in the Liga Uruguaya standings. Hebraica y Macabi fell to 15–10, now tied with two other teams for the fifth playoff seed. With only a handful of regular‑season games remaining, every result carries significant weight.

Looking Ahead

Alletico Aguada will aim to extend their momentum in a midweek clash against Defensor Sporting, while Hebraica y Macabi returns home to host Biguá in a must‑win fixture. If both teams maintain their current form, a postseason meeting between them remains a real possibility.